My Year in Books for 2024

 

Wahoo!   I passed my challenge of 40 books for the year.   I have to say this past year tipped the scales on to the side of more audio books than read books.   In addition, I think my reading was more varied.    I read several David Baldacci which is always good for keeping me wondering and turning the pages.  His research into his subject matter of any book must be extensive.

I also read a couple of Greg Iles.  Not too dissimilar from Baldacci but with a Southern background versus Baldacci’s more military basis. 

At the other extreme, good summer and carefree reading, I read several books from Elin Hilderbrand.   Great feel good stories with a lot of character background set against the background of Nantucket Island.    

Continuing on the lighter side, I read several of Marie Bostwick’s quilting series.  Middle aged and recently divorced a woman visits Connecticut and decides to stay.  She opens a quilt shop and the stories begin.  Each book centers on the dilemma of one of her patrons or friends and how friendship helps solve the issue.

The best book of the year for me was by far Endurance, Shackleton’s Incredible Journey.  I just can’t in my wildest imagination begin to comprehend what they endured.  

I haven’t set my goal for 2025 yet.   Not sure what I will be reading but I know I will be taken places.