Sunday Summary: January 5 to January 31, 2020

January has flown by, as it often seems to do.  I think often the early part of January gets associated with December activities in my mind, as there are still the odd get-togethers, gift exchanges, time away from work & School, Christmas clean-up, etc.  

I am happy to see January gone. I live in a region where winters are bitterly cold, and January is traditionally the worst of it. From here on, the temperatures will warm gradually until the arrival of our brilliant and hot summer months, where I can sit outside with a cold drink and good book. 

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I would like to take a moment here to note the passing of one of the most famous and prolific mystery writers, the Queen of Suspense - Mary Higgins Clark, who died January 31, 2020 at the age of 92.

I am currently reading The Antidote For Everything, by Kimmery  Martin, and currently listing to the audiobook of The Invited, by Jennifer MacMahon.

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Released January 28, 2020

Released January 6, 2020

I have crossed 4 of the categories off my list in January.  As I catch up with my reviews pending for books I have already read, I am sure I can cross off several more!

1. The Backlist - Read a book that is at least 2 years old.- Good Omens, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
2. The Frontlist - Read a book that is a new release (less than 6 months old) - Dear Edward, by Ann Napolitano
3. The Truth - Read a Non-Fiction title that is not a biography/memoir (True Crime, Documentary, etc.)
4. People Person Books - Read a Biography or memoir
5. The Quick and Easy - Read a novella or short book - 250 pages or less (or the audiobook equivalent) OR read a collection of short stories.
6. The Long Haul - Read a long book - 450 pages or more (or the audiobook equivalent)
7. Indie Inclined - Read an Indie or small press published title – West Of Sin, by Wesley S. Lewis
8. Listen Up! - Listen to an audiobook
9. Long Ago - Read a book that takes place more than 25 years ago
10. Different Worlds - Read a Science Fiction or Fantasy Book
11. Reading on the Edge of Your Seat - Read a Thriller/Suspense/Mystery book
12. Traveler Through Books - Read a book that has been translated from another language
13. Young at Heart - Read a YA novel Children of Virtue and Vengeance - by Tomi Adeyemi
14. Books That Go Bump In The Night - Read a Horror or Ghost story
15. New Beginnings - Start a new (to you) series or trilogy
16. Meet a New Author - Read a debut novel
17. Relationship Goals ...Or Not - Read a book that centers around the beginning or the end of a relationship/marriage. (Romance, Domestic Noir, etc)
18. Read a Movie - Read a book that is also a movie
19. The Winner is... - Read a book Short-listed for a major literary award
20. One World - Read a book written by, and that has a main character that is someone of a different color, culture, sexual orientation, or religion than you.

I hope everyone's year has started on a positive note! 

Happy Reading, 
Christine