20 books

As I mentioned in my last post, because of my ferry commute, I'm able to put my feet up and have dedicated reading time.  I haven't read this much since I was an English in college.  Last year I powered through 16  books, which may not sound like a lot, but it's about 14 more than I normally get to.

My list included:

I've been trying to read a variety of genres.  From teen fiction to memoir.  I was pretty satisfied with all my reads.  I laughed hysterically when Tina Fey described her typical pedicure experience, and cried for twin brothers as they learned harsh lessons.  I learned the gritty details of the Chicago World's Fair and rooted for a Peeta and Katniss hook-up.  The only book I didn't love was The Handmaid's Tale.  I just found it to be tedious.

This year my goal is to read 20 books.  A friend is shooting for 52, one a week.  That is a bit lofty for me.  I definitely want to feel successful.  Although, I am going to check out her reading list for ideas.

So far I've gotten through:

Where'd You Go Bernadette

This was a quick read, but to get the most out of it, I felt like you needed to be pretty familiar with Seattle, and all of it's quirks.  Which, fortunately, I am.  

I'm currently reading The Marriage Plot.

This is not at all what I thought it was going to be.  A recent college grad trying to find herself while working on her thesis centered around Victorian Literature and their love of marriage plots.  It's dense, but engaging.

With two books down, I definitely think I can accomplish my 20 book goal.

Any recommendations?