Books read in 2026

 1. Biscuits and Slashed Browns by Maddie Day (304 pgs)

2. Between You and Me by Lisa Hall (332 pgs)

3. The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morgenthaaler (291 pgs)

Books read in 2025

1. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (325 pgs)

2. Christmas at the Lake by Anita Hughes (305 pgs)

3. Such a Good Wife by Seraphina Nova Glass (336 pgs)

4. The Tenant by Freida McFadden (344 pgs)

5. Riverbed Gap by Denise Hunter (336 pgs)

6. The Marriage Plot by Kathleen Fuller (304 pgs)

Books read in 2024

1. The Love Plot by Samantha Young (323 pgs)

2. Book Lovers by Emily Henry (373 pgs)

3. Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six by Lisa Unger (390 pgs)

4. The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose (334 pgs)

5. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (378 pgs)

Books read in 2023

 1. One Night on the Island by Josie Silver (346 pgs)

2. Enjoy the View by Sarah Morgenthaler (373 pgs)

3. Nantucket News by Pamela Kelley (300 pgs) *AB

4. The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park (344 pgs)

5. Macchiatos, Macarons, and Malice by Harper Lin (246 pgs) *AB

6. The Naked Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann (396 pgs)

7. The Lost Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann (378 pgs)

8. Buried in the Stack by Allison Brook (320 pgs) *AB

9.. The Courtship Plan by Kathleen Fuller (300 pgs)

10. Unfortunately Yours by Tessa Bailey (365 pgs)

11. Checked Out for Murder by Allison Brook (320 pgs) *AB

# of books: 11

# of pages: 3,688

Books read in 2022

1. The Mistletoe Inn by Richard Paul Evans (300 pgs)

2. A Nantucket Affair by Pamela Kelley (226 pgs) *AB

3. 25 Days 'til Christmas by Poppy Alexander (342 pgs)

4. Bad Cruz by L.J. Shen (342 pgs)

5. The Guilt Trip by Sandie Jones (305 pgs)

6. Every Vow You Break by Peter Swanson (308 pgs)

7. Matched and Married by Kathleen Fuller (278 pgs)

8. What's Left of Me by Kristen Granata (300 pgs)

9. Wait for Me by Deborah Garland (317 pgs)

10. Heartbreak for Hire by Sonia Hartl (309 pgs)

11. Love in Plain Sight by Kathleen Fuller (313 pgs)

12. It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey (379 pgs)

13. Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey (353 pgs)

14. Nantucket Weddings by Pamela Kelley (238 pgs) *AB

15. Expressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes by Harper Lin (246 pgs) *AB

16. Inked 8 by Stephanie Brother (302 pgs)

17. Tempt Me by K.A. Tucker (296 pgs)

18. Break Me by K.A. Tucker (304 pgs)

19. Teach Me by K.A. Tucker (296 pgs)

20. Surrender to Me by K.A. Tucker (304 pgs)

21. Nantucket Threads by Pamela Kelley (224 pgs) *AB

22. Double Shots, Donuts, and Dead Guys by Harper Lin (250 pgs) *AB

# of Books: 22

# of Pages: 6,532

Books read in 2021

1. The Mistletoe Promise by Richard Paul Evans (251 pgs)

2. Christmas in London by Anita Hughes (277 pgs)

3. Mistletoe and Mr. Right by Sarah Morgenthaler (402 pgs)

4. He Saw Me First by M. Johnson (239 pgs)

5. Asher Black by Parker S. Huntington (307 pgs)

6. Everything I Can Never Have by M. Johnson (211 pgs)

7. When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day (316 pgs)

8. A Double Dose of Love by Kathleen Fuller (285 pgs)

9, One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus (372 pgs)

10. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien (291 pgs)

11. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (363 pgs)

12. Courting Emily by Amy Lillard (483 pgs)

13. Float Plan by Trish Dollar (254 pgs)

14. The Nantucket Inn by Pamela Kelley (245 pgs)

15. Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies by Harper Lin (296 pgs) *AB

16. Lorie's Heart by Amy Lillard (497 pgs)

17. Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves by Harper Lin (306 pgs) *AB

18. Logan Likes Mary Anne! The Baby-Sitter's Club Graphic Novel by Ann M. Martin & Gale Galligan (176 pgs)

19. Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks by Harper Lin (278 pgs) *AB

20. To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne (278 pgs)

21. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (361 pgs)

22. The Last Affair by Margot Hunt (329 pgs)

23. Shipped by Angie Hockman (321 pgs)

24. Nantucket Neighbors by Pamela Kelley (290 pgs) *AB

25. Glass Word by Victoria Aveyard (440 pgs)

26. The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams (339 pgs)

27. King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard (507 pgs)

28. Falling by T.J. Newman (285 pgs)

29. Nantucket White Christmas by Pamela Kelley (244 pgs) *AB

30. War Storm by Victoria Aveyard (657 pgs)

# of books: 30
# of pages: 9,900

Books read in 2020

1. Read and Gone by Allison Brook (320 pgs) *AB
2. The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell (336 pgs) *AB
3. Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (384 pgs)
4. Christmas in Vermont by Anita Hughes (291 pgs)
5. Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys by Harper Lin (312 pgs) *AB
6. The Innkeeper’s Bride by Kathleen Fuller (320 pgs) *AB
7. Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (320 pgs) *AB
8. The Stranger Inside by Laura Benedict (340 pgs)
9. The Secret Ingredient by Nancy Naigle (320 pgs) *AB
10. Destination Wedding by Robyn Neeley (202 pgs) *AB
11. Caroline’s Secret by Amy Lillard (360 pgs)
12. Dawn and the Impossible Three: A Graphix Novel by Ann M. Martin and Gale Galligan (160 pgs)
13. Holiday Wedding by Robyn Neeley (222 pgs) *AB
14. Death with a Dark Red Rose by Julia Buckley (293 pgs)
15. Kristy’s Big Day: A Graphic Novel by Ann M. Martin and Gale Galligan (160 pgs)
16. An Unbroken Heart by Kathleen Fuller (289 pgs)
17. A Love Made New by Kathleen Fuller (302 pgs)
18. Falling by Jane Green (400 pgs) *AB
19. Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson (337 pgs)
20. Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (295 pgs)
21. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout (504 pgs)
22. White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout (400 pgs)
23. Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer L. Armentrout (480 pgs)
24. Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout (384 pgs)
25. Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L. Armentrout (113 pgs)
26. Frankly in Love by David Yoon (406 pgs)
27. Fire in You by Jennifer L. Armentrout (360 pgs)
28. Wait for You by Jennifer L. Armentrout (384 pgs)
29. Trust in Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout (352 pgs)
30. Surprised by Love (An Amish Family Novella) by Kathleen Fuller (77 pgs)
31. Building Trust (An Amish Family Novella) by Kathleen Fuller (71 pgs)
32. Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian (448 pgs)
33. Be with Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout (384 pgs)
34. Beach Read by Emily Henry (357 pgs)
35. Breach of Crust by Ellery Adams (304 pgs) *AB
36. Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin (528 pgs)
37. Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas (407 pgs)
38. Saint by E.M. Snow (360 pgs)
39. Malice by E.M. Snow (291 pgs)
40. Devious Lies by Parker S. Huntington (702 pgs)
41. One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus (359 pgs)
42. Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen (363 pgs)
43. Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian (521 pgs)
44. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout (504 pgs)
45. Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout (600 pgs)
46. The Wife Stalker by Liv Constantine (306 pgs)
47. Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day (317 pgs)
48. Broken Knight by L.J. Shen (352 pgs)
49. The Dilemma by B.A. Paris (340 pgs)
50. In Five Years by Rebecca Serle (272 pgs) *AB
51. Fight or Flight by Samantha Young (361 pgs)
52. Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn (303 pgs)

53. Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder (288 pgs) *AB

54. Angry God by L.J. Shen (386 pgs)

55. Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien (326 pgs)

56. Vicious by L.J. Shen (340 pgs)

57. The Last Flight by Julie Clark (302 pgs)

58. Eden by E.M. Snow (377 pgs)

59. The Lies that Bind by Emily Giffin (335 pgs)

60. Ruckus by L.J. Shen (370 pgs)

61. Scandalous by L.J. Shen (332 pgs)

62. Grilled for Murder by Maddie Day (315 pgs)

63. Boy-Crazy Stacey: A Graphix Novel by Ann M. Martin and Gale Galligan (176 pgs)

64. Credence by Penelope Douglas (487 pgs)

65. The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler (390 pgs)

66. An Amish Christmas: December in Lancaster County by Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, & Barbara Cameron (433 pgs)

# of books: 66
# of pages: 22,748

Books read in 2019

1. As Old as Time by Liz Braswell (484 pgs)
2. Is Everyone Hanging Out without Me? by Mindy Kaling (222 pgs) *AB
3. Stay with Me by J. Lynn (438 pgs)
4. Kitchen Canary by Joanne C. Parsons (153 pgs)
5. Death Overdue by Allison Brook (352 pgs) *AB
6. The Teacher’s Bride by Kathleen Fuller (320 pgs) *AB
7. Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris (352 pgs) *AB
8. Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin (284 pgs) *AB
9. Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman (384 pgs) *AB
10. One Day in December by Josie Silver (416 pgs) *AB
11. The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willis and Karen White (403 pgs)
12. Fall with Me by J. Lynn (376 pgs)
13. Tempting Fate by Jane Green (352 pgs) *AB
14. Pies and Prejudice by Ellery Adams (304 pgs) *AB
15. Death in Dark Blue by Julia Buckley (276 pgs)
16. Forever with You by J. Lynn (370 pgs)
17. Educated by Tara Westover (352 pgs) *AB
18. The Last Resort by Marissa Stapley (361 pgs)
19. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han (384 pgs) *AB
20. My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella (434 pgs)
21. Peach Pies and Alibis by Ellery Adams (304 pgs) *AB
22. P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han (352 pgs) *AB
23. Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline (400 pgs) *AB
24. The Farmer’s Bride by Kathleen Fuller (304 pgs) *AB
25. A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult (356 pgs)
26. A Man of His Word by Kathleen Fuller (291 pgs)
27. An Honest Love by Kathleen Fuller (287 pgs)
28. A Stranger on the Beach by Michelle Campbell (352 pgs) *AB
29. Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella (368 pgs) *AB
30. Pecan Pies and Homicide by Ellery Adams (304 pgs) *AB
31. Shamed by Linda Castillo (304 pgs) *AB
32. A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena (336 pgs) *AB
33. A Dark and Twisting Path by Julia Buckley (273 pgs)
34. The Ticket by Heather Grace Stewart (244 pgs) *AB
35. The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary (336 pgs)
36. Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han (336 pgs) *AB
37. Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan (448 pgs) *AB
38. The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian (354 pgs)
39. Lemon Pies and Little White Lies by Ellery Adams (304 pgs) *AB
40. Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand (272 pgs) *AB
41. An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena (320 pgs) *AB
42. A Hand to Hold by Kathleen Fuller (265 pgs)
43. Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand (288 pgs) *AB
44. Death Waits in the Dark by Julia Buckley (283 pgs)
45. Happy Birthday, Samantha! by Valerie Tripp (62 pgs)
46. Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand (256 pgs) *AB
47. Alaskan Holiday by Debbie Macomber (256 pgs) *AB
48. Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand (320 pgs) *AB



# of books: 48
# of pages: 15,592

Books read in 2018

1. Adrift by Paul Griffin (228 pgs)
2. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen (343pgs)
3. Carnegie's Maid by Marie Benedict (272 pgs)
4. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena (308 pgs)
5. All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin (331pgs)
6. An Amish Summer by Shelley Shepherd Gray, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller & Kelly Irvin (372 pgs)
7. Samantha’s Surprise by Maxine Rose Schur (67 pgs)
8. A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley (273 pgs)
9. The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn (427 pgs)
10. The Sleeping Beauty Proposal by Sarah Strohmeyer (309 pgs)
11. The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond (414 pgs)



# of books: 11
# of pages: 3,344

Books read in 2017

1. The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout (474 pgs)
2. The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen (374 pgs)
3. Wait for You by J. Lynn (360 pgs)
4. Trust in Me by J. Lynn (318 pgs)
5. Be with Me by J. Lynn (376 pgs)
6. Losing It by Cora Carmack (255 pgs)
7. Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty (415 pgs)
8. The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure (364 pgs)
9. Meet Felicity by Valerie Tripp (69 pgs)
10. A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand (404 pgs)
11. Married 'til Monday by Denise Hunter (304 pgs)
12. Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult (458 pgs)
13. Meet Samantha by Susan Adler (61 pgs)
14. Siracusa by Delia Ephron (285 pgs)
15. Samantha Learns A Lesson by Susan Adler (61 pgs)
16. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (383 pgs)



# of books: 16
# of pages: 4,988

Books read in 2016

1. Naomi's Christmas by Marta Perry (333 pigs)
2. A Reluctant Bride by Kathleen Fuller (297 pgs)
3. Winter's Awakening by Shelley Shepard Gray (274 pgs)
4. Peace by Shelley Shepard Gray (229 pgs)
5. A Son's Vow by Shelley Shepard Gray (262 pgs)
6. The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty (394 pgs)
7. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys (391 pgs)
8. Room by Emma Donoghue (321 pgs)
9. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick (394 pgs)
10. Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen (417 pgs)
11. The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick (425 pgs)
12. A Daughter's Dream by Shelley Shepard Gray (238 pgs)
13. What I Thought Was True by Huntley Fitzpatrick (407 pgs)
14. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne (308 pgs)
15. Trapped by Michael Northrop (232 pgs)
16. A Sister's Wish by Shelley Shepard Gray (243 pgs)
17. The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware (340 pgs)
18. Nerve by Jeanne Ryan (294 pgs)



# of books: 18
# of pages: 5,899

Books read in 2015

1. Brain Rules for Baby by John Medina (275 pgs)
2. The Way Life Should Be by Christina Baker Kline (271 pgs)
3. Dark Places by Gillian Flynn (538 pgs)
4. The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult (460 pgs)
5. The One and Only by Emily Giffin (413 pgs)
6. Gabriel's Bride by Amy Lillard (302 pgs)
7. The Christmas Visitor by Lynda Byler (231 pgs)


Number of Books: 7
Number of Pages: 2490

Books read in 2014

1. Fear by Michael Grant (509 pgs)
2. Don't Want to Miss A Thing by Jill Mansell (418 pgs)



Number of Books: 2
Number of Pages: 927

Books read in 2013

1. Christmas in Sugarcreek by Shelley Shepard Gray (239 pgs)
2. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma (454 pgs)
3. Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult (421 pgs)
4. Nadia Knows Best by Jill Mansell (463 pgs)
5. I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson (300 pgs)
6. School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari (339 pgs)
7. Scoop to Kill by Wendy Lyn Watson (267 pgs)
8. You Against Me by Jenny Downham (413 pgs)
9. A Simple Spring by Rosalind Lauer (369 pgs)
10. Where We Belong by Emily Giffin (372 pgs)
11. A Simple Autumn by Rosalind Lauer (377 pgs)
12. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (435 pgs)
13. A Gift of Grace by Amy Clipston (314 pgs)



Number of Books: 13
Number of Pages: 4,763

Books read in 2012

1. The Thorn by Beverly Lewis (344 pgs)

2. The Judgment by Beverly Lewis (325 pgs)
3. Hate List by Jennifer Brown (405 pgs)
4. The Mercy by Beverly Lewis (303 pgs)
5. The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene (180 pgs)
6. Miranda's Big Mistake by Jill Mansell (475 pgs)
7. The Fiddler by Beverly Lewis (323 pgs)
8. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James (514 pgs)
9. Chalked Up by Jennifer Sey (289 pgs)
10. Lies by Michael Grant (447 pgs)
11. Plague by Michael Grant (492 pgs)
12. Smile by Raina Telgemeier (214 pgs)
13. Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough (276 pgs)

Number of Books: 13

Number of Pages: 4,587

Books read in 2011

1. Gone by Michael Grant (558 pgs)

2. Vampire Kisses by D.S. Foxx (174 pgs)

3. The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis (243 pgs)

4. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis (224 pgs)

5. How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff (194 pgs)

6. Rumor Has It by Jill Mansell (404 pgs)

7. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (390 pgs)

8. Hunger by Michael Grant (590 pgs)

9. Linger by Maggie Stiefvater (360 pgs)

10. On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah (404 pgs)

11. Forever by Maggie Stiefvater (386 pgs)

12. This World We Live In by Susan Beth Pfeffer (239 pgs)

13. The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket (255 pgs)

14. The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook: What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love and Healing by Bruce D. Perry (246 pgs)

15. Grace by Shelley Shepard Gray (268 pgs)

16. A Simple Winter by Rosalind Lauer (388 pgs)

Number of Books: 16

Number of Pages: 5,323

Books read in 2010

1. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (563 pgs)
2. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer (337 pgs)
3. Breaking Her Fall by Stephen Goodwin (408 pgs)
4. The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel: Claudia and Mean Janine by Ann M. Martin/Raina Telgemeier (162 pgs)
5. Fallen by Lauren Kate (452 pgs)
6. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis (248 pgs)
7. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (630 pgs)
8. On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan (203 pgs)
9. House Rules by Jodi Picoult (532 pgs)
10. Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles (303 pgs)
11. When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall (326 pgs)
12. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (390 pgs)
13. Heart of the Matter by Emily Giffin (368 pgs)

14. The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer (308 pgs)
15. Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough (292 pgs)
16. Making Choices (Everwood) by Laura J. Burns (179 pgs)

17. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (341 pgs)

18. Night Road by Kristin Hannah (385 pgs)

Number of Books: 18
Number of Pages: 6427

In A Reading Rut

Ugh, so for the past two weeks I've been in a sort of reading rut. I was incredibly excited about starting a book that's been sitting on my bookshelf for about a year now: The Stolen Child by Kieth Donohue.

While the book is decent enough and there are parts that I have genuinely enjoyed so far...overall, this particular reading experience has been lacking. I don't find myself looking forward to picking up the book to continue reading. I think it's mostly because there are parts that are just slow moving and kind of boring, which is unfortunate because the premise is really interesting.

Now, I bet I know what you're thinking. Why don't I just stop reading the book and start a new one?

Because I have issues. lol. I am one of those people who can't not finish a book, even if I dislike it (although there have been a few exceptions: Little Earthquakes and Macbeth are examples.) It bothers me if I don't finish what I start (it took me 3 months before I finally gave up on Little Earthquakes!) and I'm always hoping that maybe the book will get better if I just read a little bit further...

I'm unsure whether I'll finish the book or not. Perhaps I might just put it aside for a while and pick it up later. I just hate wasting valuable reading time not enjoying a book and then not reading at all because I'm not looking forward to picking up the book again.

What do you all do when there's a book you're reading and not able to get into? How far do you read to give it a chance? And am I the only one who has a hard time abandoning a book?

Review: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Title: Catching Fire
Author: Suzanne Collins
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: September 1, 2009
Genre: Young Adult, SciFi/Fantasy, Dystopian

Summary (from book flap - SPOILERS FOR THE HUNGER GAMES): Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and her longtime friend, Gale. Yet nothing is the way Katniss wishes it to be. Gale holds her at an icy distance. Peeta has turned hsi back on her completely. And there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol - a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create.

Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely conivnced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.

Review: The wait for this book was almost unbearable. September 1st could not come soon enough. I was horrified when I realized that the closest bookstore to my house did not open until 9am, meaning I'd have to wait until I got out of work to hold a copy of the book in my hands! But the wait was worth every single second.

Catching Fire does not disappoint and is just as engrossing as The Hunger Games, with a mix of action and violence that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat throughout the novel. Collins does a great job at fleshing out her characters and giving them depth. I felt like I knew Katniss and Peeta and the residents of District 12. It's as if they were my own friends and family. There's nothing I love more than being so completely invested in such a vast set of characters. There are certain characters to whom I become emotionally attached. I've tried to explain this to other people but so far all I've gotten is a bunch of "Are you crazy?" looks. But this is one of those books.

I love the strength of these characters. Katniss is independent, strong-willed and has such a sense of compassion for those around her. It is characters like this that I am thankful for; because I hope that when I have children, they will have great characters in books to look up to.

If you have not read The Hunger Games please run, do not walk, to the nearest bookstore/library to get a copy. If you have read The Hunger Games, well, what are you waiting for? Go pick up Catching Fire!

Now if I could just be patient for the third book in the Trilogy...a feat I don't think I'll be able to accomplish ;)

Teaser Tuesdays

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly book meme hosted by MizB over at Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the Title & Author, too, so that other TT participants can add their book to their TBR list if they like your teasers.

My Teasers:

"Between the covers, a book can be a sin. I have spent many hours in such a waking dream, and once having learned how to read, I could not imagine my life otherwise."

~ p. 102, The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue