It
is finally the new year and I can start on my Sweet Summer Fling! I have been
in such a reading slump this past two weeks because I have been waiting and
waiting to start this challenge, that nothing would satisfy me!
Let
the reading begin!
Over
at Book Journey Shelia has invited us all to join in on the “First Book of the Year” fun and I happily
joined in!
I
am reading “Before I Die” by Jenny Downham. I discovered this book from the
preview for the movie starring Dakota Fanning. It looked good and I wondered if
it came from a book so I looked it up. Success! So I ordered it from
Paperbackswap and put it at the top of my TBR list.
Shelia
asked for a picture of us reading our first book of the year and here is mine.
My
sister thought that I looked like I had been crying and it was a depressing
book. Ok fair observation, but I had already made up my mind that this was
going to be my first book. Next year I will make sure that I pick a more upbeat
book. Who knows, maybe this one won’t be all that sad!
Reviews
of the book to follow.
What
is your first book of the year?
I haven't heard of this book but I am curious about it now that you mention it will be a film starring Dakota Fanning.
ReplyDeleteI am reading The Ghost Bride for my first book of the year.
I've heard of this book, but don't know much about it except it was "hot" when it came out. Hope you enjoy it, even if it's a bit of a downer. Love the pic!
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ENJOY your book...great photo!!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for sharing. I love your background...very cool!!
Happy New Year!!
Stop by my blog from January 2 to January 11 for an international giveaway of Jubilee's Journey.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My First Book of The Year
Love your photo, Sarah! I haven't read a whole book yet this year, but I'm currently reading 'Quentins' by Maeve Binchy in a sort of off and on kind of way :) Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI love you photo. I haven't heard of this book but your comments have made me keen to find out more :-)
ReplyDeleteSometimes a sad book is good. I think it works best if you read a happy one after, though!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying your first book of the year!