Friday, December 30, 2011

Books I've Read This Year


Do you like to read?  I do. Ever since I can remember I've loved to read.  A couple of years ago I started to keep track of what I read.  Wish I'd done it years ago because it's fun to look back and see what I've read.  I wonder how many books I've read in my lifetime?

The Nester  posted about this a few days ago and asked anyone to link up with her, so I decided to join in.

Here is my list:.

The Ballroom on Magnolia Street

 The Energy Bus

 One Thousand Gifts  I read this one several times, just love it!

 Winter Garden

 Minding Frankie

Moon Over Manifest

 Belong To Me

 Small Town Girl

The Peach Keeper

 I Capture The Castle

 Distant Hours

 Comfort Food

 Friendship Bread

 The House At Riverton

 Joy for Beginners

 Knit Two

 Heaven is For Real

The Help

 The Provence Cure For The Brokenhearted

 A Million Miles in a Thousand Years

 Jane Eyre
 How Elizabeth Barrett Browning Saved My Life

I read a few more as well but they weren't good enough to recommend so  didn't list them..

Do you have any recommendations of a good book to read?

Rhondi

19 comments:

  1. You certainly did some good reading this year. I have read a few on your list and am looking forward to more good reading in the coming new year. The blog looks as beautiful as ever. ~Kelly

    unDeniably Domestic

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  2. Rhondi I'm so glad to see your list. I have read very little for pleasure in the last year. Reading is on my list of goals for 2012. I've been making a list and I'll have to add a few of yours. :) Happy New Year!

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  3. I will have to check those out! Thanks Rhondi.
    Happy New Year!

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  4. Count me in! I love to read. I am a cozy mystery book reader myself, but recently started to challenge myself with some autobiographies, novels, and more with my niece's on-line book club. The club has kind of fizzled, probably because we are spread across the country and can't share over refreshments! I have been thinking about making a list on my sidebar, just to see how many books I read (and re-read- my vice) in the coming year.

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  5. That's quite a list, Rhondi! I've read The Help and The House at Riverton and Jane Eyre from your list. I always have a stack of books on the bedside table - never bored!

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  6. Checked the list and I've only read two on yours...great idea to keep track, I'll have to see if I can go around and remember them for this year. Happy New Years.

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  7. Congrats on reading so many good books this year. I haven't kept track of mine this year and I haven't read as many as in years past. I need to get back to my reading so that my brain doesn't turn to computerized mush! Happy New Year!
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  8. I've read two of the books on your list - One Thousand Gifts and The Help. Loved both of them. Wishing you a wonderful New Year filled with blessings beyond imagination!
    ~Adrienne~

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  9. Rhondi, I read over your book list, and I have read some of the same ones: Winter Garden, Distant Hours, The House at Riverton, The Help, and Jane Eyre. Have you read the Forgotten Garden which is also by Kate Morton? I also saw the Peach Keeper on your list. I haven't read that particular novel, but I love the author and have read most of her other books. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. What a lovely list of books Rhondi! I've read a few of them and found some here today that I want to read. Happy New Year to you! xxoo

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  11. I got a kindle for Christmas 2010. I discovered Robyn Carr and started reading her Virgin River series. I have only 2 more on her list of the series to read and I will be caught up with her. And in between those I have read a few Debbie Macomber books as well. Love reading!

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  12. Happy New Year to you and yours! Loved your pic with Santa... how adorable, you've still got it goin girl!

    Hugs, sherry

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  13. I got a Kindle for Christmas last year and have read myself silly. 55 books this year so I may join in the fun over at the Nester. Like you, it's too many books to post but my favorites I'd recommend to anyone. Thanks for telling us about it.

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  14. I wish I had more time to read. I have read a few books on your list. I will keep your list for future reference. Santa gave me a Kindle so maybe I will read more.

    I noticed your adorable photo of you sitting in front of a pretty blue quilt. Is it a Maggie Walker Blue Collection? Did you make two of them? (I see another one on your site). I made one and occasionally think about making another one using all different colors. Love your blog.

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  15. Have you read The Life of Pi by Yann Martel? (Nor sure if the name is spelled correctly) I really enjoyed it. Wishing you a happy and blessed 2012 and yes, I love to read as well!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  16. Rhondi--that's quite a list! BTW I've made the star you showed on your blog several times and have linked others to it! Fun! I tried it with black and white card stock paper and it was more difficult--I reduced the size by eye--next time with a ruler so it is exact! Thanks for posting it! (you can see the bl/white star on my 2011 collage in my post yesterday).

    Happy New Year!

    hugs, dotsie

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  17. Can't tell you how many books I've read this year...it's a fair bundle! I love your list; I think I'd like to sit in your study with a pot of tea and read for days. Haven't been by in a while...love your new look! Happy New Year!

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  18. I am a lover of reading, too. I keep a list on my blog sidebar of the books I have read for the last several years.

    My favorite this past year was The Swan House by Elizabeth Musser. I loved, loved, loved it, and I believe you would, too.

    I miss hearing from you.♥

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Hi
Thanks so very much for taking the time to leave a comment. I always read every one. I am glad you stopped by for a visit. Hope you'll come again!
Rhondi