I had a very busy last few months to 2017 and didn’t get much chance to read so was way off my yearly target to read 45 books. I finished with 32 but I am pretty sure I can achieve the 45 this year and have had a good start so far.
I finished two books that I started over the Christmas holidays and have put together my first set to get stuck into.
I am really intrigued by Hackney child as I was a Hackney child myself and I grew up in the care system like the author Hope Daniels, we are also around the same age so I’m interested to read about her experiences.
I received Behind Her Eyes and Truly Madly Guilty as a Christmas gift from my daughter and funnily enough I bought Behind Her Eyes for my other daughter so we now have two copies of it! They both look really good so looking forward to getting stuck into them.
I have read a couple of Dorothy Koomson books before and really enjoyed them. This one has been on my shelf for a few months so I’m glad to finally be getting round to reading it.
I also have a couple of books downloaded onto my kindle for when I’m out and about…
Here are a few of the books I read last year…
There were some that I really devoured including – Everything, Everything, The Breakdown, Small Great Things and Dear Amy and I don’t think there were any that were a drag to read so pretty successful!
What have you got on your new year reading list?
I’m going to add these books to my long list of books to read!! Great post ❤
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Truly Madly Guilty is so good! I read it in a matter of days 💕
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I’ve heard it’s quite popular 😊
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Ooh fab I’m looking for some book recommendations! These look right up my street x #kcacols
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It looks like we have very similar taste in books. I love, love, love Dorothy Koomson, however, I do find them emotionally draining. I am yet to read this one but it is in my to read list #kcacols
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Yes they are quite emotional, will let you know what it’s like when I finish 😉
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I am just about to read Jojo Moyes’ After You. I loved, loved , loved both the book and movie “Me Before You’
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Yes I loved both books, haven’t got round to watching the movie yet!
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Ooh these look great! The Laura Marshall one looks intriguing! I love a good thriller! #kcacols
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Reading is such a fantastic way to lose yourself in a new world without leaving your cozy home. Thanks for sharing
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Katelynn, hampersandhiccups.com
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Oh wow I don’t think I even read one book 🙈 you did amazing. I’ve got Yes Ma’am to read his year. A gift from my Mum. I became interested in in the life of princess Margaret after watching the crown and my step dad says it’s a great read.
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If you haven’t then you so need to read A Streetcat named bob before watching the film. X
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I loved the Crown too, will have to look that book up, and Yes a Streetcat named Bob has been on my to read list for a while!
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These sound like some great reads! I really need to find a few books to sstart reading again. #KCACOLS
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As a child I spent most of my time with my nose buried in a book. Just lately I’ve barely read at all.
Hackney Child certainly sounds interesting. I’ll be heading to Amazon to check it out.
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Me too, its been my constant over the years to get away from reality once in a while
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I remember he days pre-kids, when I read a novel a week, easily. Now, not so much and I am as envious of your reading as I am of Franca’s travels! I have downloaded Small Great Things, by Jodi Picoult and I am dying to dig in. Keep on turning those pages. I will get there again! Thanks for the list, too! #kcacols
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It is hard fitting it in with family commitments but is nice to have time away from the phone and TV. Yes I am envious of Franca’s travels too, hoping to do a bit more this year 🙂
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Strangely enough, I have also linked up a blog post about books I loved in 2017 and books I want to read in 2018!! One of my favourite books from last year was Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty. I loved that book!! I have just finished reading two books by Matt Haig – The Humans and How to Stop Time. Both were brilliant and I highly recommend! Thanks for hosting #KCACOLS.
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I have read Matt Haig’s Reasons To Stay Alive, will put these two in my to read list as well 🙂
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I need to add Reasons to Stay Alive on to my list!!
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I need to look up a couple of these books. Some interesting looking ones here. #kcacols
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I’ve got about 5 books on my shelf needing to be read, I have book shame that I havent got round to reading them yet…this is my year:)
Mainy
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If you get a good one you’ll probably find you wont want to put it down, it’s just the initial getting started 🙂
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I feel bad now, I still haven’t finished the book I started over a year ago – that’s awful, isn’t it? I do actually love reading, but blogging activities (and TV) seem to have got in the way. I will read more this year, it’s one of my goals. Your book count is very impressive though! #KCACOLS
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Thank you! It does require finding some time but I usually read before bed, I think it also helps me to sleep better 🙂
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These books sound really interesting, I had a goal to read more last year and only managed two so I really hope I can crack a few more this year! #KCACOLS
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It’s easier if you find a niche or an author that you really like because you look forward to starting the next book before you’ve even finished the last!
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I love reading but its been ages since I had my nose in a good book. I must get back into it! #KCACOLS
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I’m an avid reader so these look great! Thanks for sharing! #KCACOLS
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Friend request seems like an interesting read #KCACOLS
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I love some bookspiration! I love reading and writing but have had so little time in 2017 in not even sure I read one, good luck on your 45 this year and enjoy! x #kcacols
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Thank you, hope you find some more time this year! 🙂
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I love Jojo Notes and have all her books – next on my reading list is Robbie Williams’ new biography! #KCACOLS
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I do love a biography!
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