Sunday Notes on Monday So long 2013

It is hard to believe that 2013 will be over at the stroke of midnight tomorrow. Personally, I am more than ready to see this year go, I have no qualms about saying goodbye.  It just feels like years that end in an odd number aren't as much fun as those that end with even numbers.  At least that is my theory, and I will stick with it and hope that 2014 turns out to be a good one.

So, if you have been reading my blog by now you know that every Sunday, I play this little game with myself. On Sunday the first section that I read of the Washington Post is the Outlook section, it contains the book section. I go to the last page and read the Washington Bestseller list. This week the bestseller list focused on paperbacks, but it alternates between paperbacks and hardcover. You can check my scoring system on the May 6th post. 

I met my goal this week—three down out of ten—but the books on the list weren’t very exciting. Still, I managed to find a gem: Where’d You Go, Bernadette has officially earned a spot on my must-read list. I’m always glad when a new title makes the cut. Lucky for me, that list never seems to shrink. Honestly, I’d be lost without a good book to dive into.

This week I’m wrapping up Deadline by Sandra Brown. I’ve read several of her books and always enjoy her style. This one’s got it all—mystery, a few murders, a possible suicide (or was that a murder too?), and of course, a touch of romance. A little chemistry between characters never hurts. Look for my full post midweek.

Next up from my reading list: Tell the Wolves I’m Home, which is this month’s book club pick, and The Final Cut by Catherine Coulter. If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’ve mentioned Coulter’s work before—I’m a fan. Her books deliver mystery, adventure, murder, and yes, more chemistry. Just the way I like it.

Have a great year! So, I’ll leave you with this: have a safe New Year’s Eve and a healthy, happy start to 2014. To everyone who’s been reading my blog—thank you. Your support means the world. Wishing you a joyful, fulfilling year ahead!