Reading Amidst the Chaos: December in Review

Words to Live By

"Racism isn't born, folks, it's taught. I have a two-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list." -- Dennis Leary

"If you were born a certain way, embrace it. Change only what you can't live with, but try to accept who you are, and say 'Yes' to what makes you unique." -- Laura Mercier

"Always be who you are, and say what you feel, because people who mind don't matter, and people who matter don't mind." --Dr. Seuss

"It came from me. One day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl. I wear colors that I really like, I wear makeup that makes me feel pretty, and it really helps. It doesn’t have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see." -- Gabourney Sidibe

Sunday, January 1, 2012

December in Review - BYE 2011!

I have done nothing today and it has been GLORIOUS. I suck at life a bit and am no where near fully moved in to my new place, but you know what? I didn't do anything to fix that today. I opened my balcony doors admired the beautiful weather and sat on my bed. And on my couch. And read and ate food that was delicious.

If you haven't taken some time for yourself yet in this new year of 2012 I must recommend it :D.

For the last month of 2011 I managed to read 23 books. One of my best months so far, even if some of them were rereads. There was so much ridiculousness going on that taking the time to go back and familiarize myself with great authors on already on my shelf was one I don't regret. For most of the year I think my monthly count hovered around the 17-20 mark so I'm just going to say I read a lot of books and leave it at that. I didn't succeed in either of my reading challenges though, which makes me 1) more reluctant to sign up for any, and 2) determined to only take part in ones that I think I can realistically accomplish. We'll see how that goes!

I hope all of you had an awesome New Years Eve, no matter where in the world you are. Mine was filled with food, fun, and actually appropriately priced drinks. I have no regrets and hope that this is a sign that 2012 is going to be good to me.

Wild and Steamy by Carolyn Crane

Lesserblood Lies by Ainsley Davidson

Cast in Ruin by Michelle Sagara

Alien Proliferation by Gini Koch

Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews

Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis

Nine-tenths of the Law by L.A. Witt

Lawe's Justice by Lora Leigh

Move Me by Emma Holly

Hidden Talents by Emma Holly

Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson

Taking Chase by Lauren Dane