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*2021 - 50 BOOKS FOR THE YEAR*

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Anannymous Fri 01-Jan-21 10:13:04

Can I join please, I managed 42 books last year. I am starting with The Glasshouse by Eve Chase.

FannyCornforth Fri 01-Jan-21 09:45:44

Great thread and idea Terri, thank you.
I definitely need to up my reading this year. I've been dreadful.
I started reading Tom Bower's biography of Johnson when it came out, but haven't really made headway.
I listen to books on Audible a lot, but I don't really pay much attention, it's more of a background / relaxation thing.
I look forward to seeing everyone's recommendations, and, fingers crossed, hope to add my own contributions.

Gransey Fri 01-Jan-21 09:42:17

Oh dear! Just found out it’s a children’s/ teen book. Only 145 pages, I will plod through it though.

Gransey Fri 01-Jan-21 08:54:24

I’m aiming to be very frugal this year having recently retired from the NHS. I’m planning on using the Libby and Overdrive apps to source books I want using my library card or reading from my Kindle unlimited app (technically not free I know) Starting with “Be amazing - an inspiring guide to being your own champion” by Chris Hoy, looking for a bit of New Years motivation to exercise.

Riverwalk Fri 01-Jan-21 08:37:31

I've got Obama's book as an Audible on my new Echo Dot - he's narrating and has such a mellifluous voice that you could listen to all day.

Ashcombe Fri 01-Jan-21 08:36:33

Coincidentally, I’ve been reading “Becoming” by Michelle Obama and she has a most engaging style. A while back, extracts were read on Woman's Hour which sparked my interest.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 01-Jan-21 08:13:36

Well, I am reading Obama’s The Promised Land- just started and it is a big read so will, almost certainly read it alongside other books.

But so far and I’m only up to his marriage it echoes his voice exactly?. It is eminently readable.

TerriBull Fri 01-Jan-21 08:12:43

I'll kick off with my first read of the year which I'd already started, just!

1 Mum and Dad - Joanna Trollope

TerriBull Fri 01-Jan-21 08:09:40

Welcome contributors to a new reading year! Some of us may achieve the 50 book bench mark, even surpass it, some may not, I didn't last year, that really isn't important. This is a thread for those who would like to keep a running tally of their reads over the year. Please come and share your thoughts, recommendations and even dislikes of the books you are reading.

As in previous years, all types of reading and listening matter can be included, fiction, non fiction, audio, biographies, memoirs even children's books if a trip down memory lane is your preference.

Here's wishing all those who wish to partake enjoyable reading for the coming year.