2016 Reading Goals: Keeping it simple!

#1 My Goodreads Reading Challenge Goal this year is to read 34 books! Yes it's a small amount of books. Do I think I will surpass that amount of books in 2016?..... Yes, I love books! :)

#2 Plain and simply I want to stop reading a book if i'm not enjoying it. There will probably be some DNF (Did Not Finish) books that I will be mentioning on this blog and on social media!

#3 I want to post book reviews on this blog!

#4 I want to read more books that I already own.

#5 I want to participate in more readathons this year! I participated in #TBRTakedown recently which honestly was a blast!

#6 I want to take my time reading books!

#7 I want to make more time for reading!

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Audio Review- Fox 8: A Story by George Saunders

Running Time:37 mins Format :Audio Narrator:George Saunders (Author) Publisher: Random House Publication Date: April 9th 2013 Description: Fox 8 has always been known as the daydreamer in his pack, the one his fellow foxes regarded with a knowing snort and a roll of the eyes. That is, until Fox 8 develops a unique skill: He teaches himself to speak “Yuman” by hiding in the bushes outside a house and listening to children’s bedtime stories. The power of language fuels his abundant curiosity about people—even after “danjer” arrives in the form of a new shopping mall that cuts off his food supply, sending Fox 8 on a harrowing quest to help save his pack. Told with his distinctive blend of humor and pathos, Fox 8 showcases the extraordinary imaginative talents of George Saunders, whom the New York Times called “the writer for our time.” Description from Amazon.com My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars! My Review: First off, It's always nice...

Book Review: Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler

My Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars! My Review: This book is a modern day retelling of The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare! It is a part of the Hogarth Shakespeare Project! This was my first time reading Anne Tyler's work. I really enjoyed this retelling it was a witty, fresh take on a classic! The story ended leaving me wanting a little more which thankfully was delivered in the epilogue! Would I recommend it? Yes! It is a fun, light read, great story and characters! Description: Kate Battista feels stuck. How did she end up running house and home for her eccentric scientist father and uppity, pretty younger sister Bunny? Plus she's always in trouble at work her preschool charges adore her, but their parents don't always appreciate her unusual opinions or forthright manner. Dr. Battista has other problems. After years out in the academic wilderness, he is on the verge of a breakthrough. His research could help millions. There's only one problem his brill...

What I Read / Listened to in January

Love Like Jesus: Reaching Others with Passion and Purpose by Judah Smith Bea 's review J 3 out of 5 stars! liked it Read on January 04, 2016 I liked that it was very simple and to the point. Judah shares some great practical advice on how to share your faith with others. Judah also offers some solutions to the challenges we may face when sharing our faith. Great Short Poems by Paul Negri (Editor) Bea 's review 2 out of 5 stars! it was ok Read from January 06 to 09, 2016 There was a handful of poems I enjoyed but I struggled to get through this one. I just wasn't feeling it the struggle was real. I don't think the poem selection for this book flowed together very well at all. William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope (William Shakespeare's Star Wars, #4) by Ian Doescher , Daniel Davis (Narrator) , Jonathan Davis (Narrator) , Jan...

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