Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about New Year reading.

With the New Year here already, do you have any reading resolutions or goals (challenges aside) for 2010? Perhaps a new author? Genre? Want to read more non-fiction? Write more reviews?
My Answer:
  Since I did sign up for the big challenge of 100+ books, my plans for 2010 is definitely read more, less time on the computer and less TV watching.  My TV is usually on even if I am readng.  I find that I can’t read if it is totally quiet so I have on one of the cable News channels with the volume low and will only watch and pay attention if it is a “Breaking News Alert”.

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     Finished:  Most Likely To Die by Lisa Jackson, Wendy Corsi Staub, Beverly Barton (Rating 5)
                      Review to follow…finished last night
     Currently Reading:  ??  Awaiting for books for revview…so it depends if any arrive today
                       if not, so many books to choose from, so I will update a little later.

BOOK REVIEWS

Most Likely To Die by Lisa Jackson, Wendy Corsi Staub, Beverly Barton (Rating 5)
EBook purchased by me
Twenty years ago at the Valentine’s Dance hosted by an all female small high school, St. Elizabeth’s there was a gruesome murder which was never solved. Since the school will be leveled, a small committee of alumnae are planning for their 20 yr reunion  even though they have never resolved their feelings of that night so long ago but then one by one they are dying, is it an accident or is it personal.
My Opinion:  Once again, Lisa Jackson delivers another fast paced, can’t put down, keep you guessing read.  I originally signed up for 5 books for the Lisa Jackson challenge hosted by J.Kaye Book Blog, and this was my 5th book, I will be reading more of her books because they are enjoyable and are the type of books that I like to read.  If you haven’t read her books and like suspense, this is an author you should read and maybe even sign up for the challenge.

Another snowy day here in New England !! My guys are glued to the TV watching football. I am not a sports fan, so I am going to grab my afghan, a cup of coffee and my Sony EReader and get comfy and cozy and settle in for my Relax and Read weekend. It is a perfect day for reading!!! I want to finish my current read so I can post it as my first book of 2010 and then only 99 more to go lol. What are your plans for today? Have a great Sunday !!!

Another snowy day here in New England !! My guys are glued to the TV watching football. I am not a sports fan, so I am going to grab my afghan, a cup of coffee and my Sony EReader and get comfy and cozy and settle in for my Relax and Read weekend. It is a perfect day for reading!!! I want to finish my current read so I can post it as my first book of 2010 and then only 99 more to go lol. What are your plans for today? Have a great Sunday !!!

Once again it is snowing here in New England…pretty to look at…….BUT…..I am ready for spring !!!!   Catching up with laundry….is it only me or does it happen to anyone else….no matter when I think I have the hamper empty, it is filled to the top again and within minutes.  In between doing laundry, I have been reading and I finished filling in all my navigation pages so I am ready for the 2010 challenges.  I am so excited about and being part of these challenges.  Hope everyone’s weekend is relaxing.  I am off to enjoy my Relax and Read Weekend.

Once again it is snowing here in New England…pretty to look at…….BUT…..I am ready for spring !!!!   Catching up with laundry….is it only me or does it happen to anyone else….no matter when I think I have the hamper empty, it is filled to the top again and within minutes.  In between doing laundry, I have been reading and I finished filling in all my navigation pages so I am ready for the 2010 challenges.  I am so excited about and being part of these challenges.  Hope everyone’s weekend is relaxing.  I am off to enjoy my Relax and Read Weekend.

Before I post my Friday memes, I want to wish all a very Blessed, Healthy and Happy New Year.  Hoping everyone will meet new blogger friends.  I have found that book bloggers are the nicest people.  And that everyone is able to complete all their challenges for 2010 but if not, enjoy the experience, I know I will.

From An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!  Link to join in the fun:
http://islandlife808.com/memes/aloha-friday-115-happy-new-year

My question is:  How many challlenges have you signed up for in 2010?
My answer:  I have signed up for 9…don’t know if I will be able to complete one of the 9, but even If I don’t I will try my best to get as close to 100+ books, hosted by J.Kaye’s Book Blog.  I also know I will be enjoying every one I signed up for….I am so excited about 2010, as this will be my first year of challenges !!!!!
 

1. Last night was perfect…dinner w/hubby, toasted in the New Year 

2. Hoping to meet more nice people in the blogger world this year.
3. The funniest thing was recently when my oldest son was describing the rental car he received.
4. To hubby “ok we are lost”…so where do we go from here?
5. He said one thing; she said another but she was right since  females are always right!.
6. Happiness is what everyone wants and it’s up to us to find it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, tomorrow my plans include laundry, then relaxing and reading and Sunday, I want to do the same..relax and read!

Before I post my Friday memes, I want to wish all a very Blessed, Healthy and Happy New Year.  Hoping everyone will meet new blogger friends.  I have found that book bloggers are the nicest people.  And that everyone is able to complete all their challenges for 2010 but if not, enjoy the experience, I know I will.

From An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!  Link to join in the fun:
http://islandlife808.com/memes/aloha-friday-115-happy-new-year

My question is:  How many challlenges have you signed up for in 2010?
My answer:  I have signed up for 9…don’t know if I will be able to complete one of the 9, but even If I don’t I will try my best to get as close to 100+ books, hosted by J.Kaye’s Book Blog.  I also know I will be enjoying every one I signed up for….I am so excited about 2010, as this will be my first year of challenges !!!!!
 

1. Last night was perfect…dinner w/hubby, toasted in the New Year 

2. Hoping to meet more nice people in the blogger world this year.
3. The funniest thing was recently when my oldest son was describing the rental car he received.
4. To hubby “ok we are lost”…so where do we go from here?
5. He said one thing; she said another but she was right since  females are always right!.
6. Happiness is what everyone wants and it’s up to us to find it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, tomorrow my plans include laundry, then relaxing and reading and Sunday, I want to do the same..relax and read!

Counting down for 2010 !!!!!!! I would like to wish all a very Happy and Healthy New Year !!!!  My New Year’s resolutions are to meet more book bloggers….they are definitely the nicest people ever,  less TV, more reading, and to try and finish all the challenges I have signed up for.  I probably should add more to the list but I know I would definitely break them within a few days.  So cutting out ice cream sundaes will stay on the menu (lol)  Happy Reading in 2010

TaDa……………..
The new look of my blog has now been unveiled.  THANK YOU Casey at Hot Bliggity Blog.  We have been…..no….I should say she has been working hard….over the past few days to get the new images, designs and navigation tools in place.  I am thrilled with the outcome and hope that all those who visit will like the new and improved look. 

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Today’s Question:
It’s the last day of the year, and you know what that means … nostalgia and looking back.

What were your favorite books of the year? (Books that were new to you in 2009, if not necessarily published this year.)

My answer….I read a lot of good books this year but “The Left Behind Series” has got be be my all time favorite.  My family was thrilled when I finished all 13 books because every single spare second that I had, the books would be in my hands.  I would become so engrossed in the reading of each book to the point where I would lose track of time and forget about feeding them (lol)