26. Read 50 books or more.
Several great books in March - and a couple of others. ;) Here are my reviews!
35. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Awesome, awesome book. I loved her first book, Seabiscuit, and this one stands up to that high expectation as well. It was a difficult book to read because of the subject material - every page just racked me as the story went on. I can't recommend this highly enough - if you don't know why this has been #1 on the NY Times Bestsellers, you need to find out.
36. The Devil in the White City
Um... can you say creepy?! Loved this true story. My friend Anneliese (yes, the same one I am metaphorically walking to see) recommended this when we visited them in Chicago, but I just had not ever gotten around to reading it. Then my friend Georgia picked it for Book Club, and I loved having that excuse. :) Great book, but yes, creepy. Very insightful and a smorgasboard of little known history facts. Put it on your list.
37. The Beekeeper’s Apprentice
Georgia also picked this one for Book Club. I was really excited about it because I've been intrigued with Sherlock Holmes of late - but it couldn't keep me interested. While her character ideas were fun and fresh, it felt sort of forced, and as if she borrowed a great story in hopes of making one of her own. I think she might have done better just creating a fresh line all together. Elementary, my dear Watson.
38. Toes by Tor Seidler
Bailey asked me to read this book some time ago and this was the time. A sweet story, but really sad. Sad start, middle okay, sad ending. I liked the book, but on some level thought I might need to call my therapist after reading it. It was like Marley and Me but worse, and for kids. :(
39. Love the One You’re With by Emily Giffin
This is what my sister Crissi and I call an Airport Book. Fast, easy to read, not going to change my life in any way, but fun. A lot like Giffin's other books and worth a look.
SO much to read, so little time! Off we go to April.
