2015 Book List

As you know, reading is one of my foremost hobbies. I am always reading something, fiction, non-fiction, chick-lit, sci-fi fantasy. For my own record so that I know what I've read, I decided to put together a list of all books read in the past year. Sort of a year end recap, but mainly a list I can refer to if I forget what I've read. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the books, and be sure to check out some of my "From My Bookshelf" series where I recap a lot of good reads through out the year.

1) Shrinkage: Bryan Bishop
2) I Alone Survived: Lauren Elder
3) Big Little Lies: Liane Moriaty
4) Station Eleven: Emily St. John Mandel
5) Paper Towns: John Green
6) Looking for Alaska: John Green
7) Us: David Nicholls
8) Anne of Green Gables: Lucy Maud Montgomery
9) The Last Anniversary: Liane Moriaty
10) How to Build a Girl: Caitlin Moran
11) What Alice Forgot: Liane Moriaty
12) Flat-Out Celeste: Jessica Park
13) Every Fifteen Minutes: Lisa Scottoline
14) A Three Dog Life:  Abigail Thomas
14) A Watershed Year:  Susan Schoneberger
15) Changing Lanes: Kathleen Long
16) Festive in Death: J.D. Robb
17) Fear Nothing: Lisa Gardner
18) The Engagements: J. Courtney Sullivan
19) The Firm: Duff McDonald
20) The Myth of You and Me: Leah Stewart
21) An Abundance of Katherines: John Green
22) The Girl on the Train: Paula Hawkins
23) Just One Day: Gayle Forman 
24) Gone Again: Doug Johnstone

it was only a word....

A sweet little love song for your weekend. My local radio station played this last night, and I cannot stop listening.  Happy Friday.

around the web in 10 links v1

For what I lack in posting on a regular basis, I am a pretty steady reader of a lot of things the internet has to offer. Found some great links I wanted to share with you this week.


Erin's pencil case souvenir idea, fantastic way to bring something useful home from travels.

Beautiful Feather note cards from minted.

Great early fall layering sweater. Helpful for anyone else who suffers from hot afternoons at a sunny window seat at work. I bought two.

Hating boats gets you blog traffic, who knew?

Is summer really over? Not if I can help it with my new jam.

Joanna's thoughts on single tasking. Is time to put the phone down for an extended period of time?

A DIY I definitely want to do, I might need help though....

Did you know you can freeze delivery pizza? I've started this trick and it's works so well.

A great place to find some staples, and some fun things. My most complimented shoes are a find from here.

I cannot stop listening to these funny ladies, I caught up on a few back episodes while watching people on the beach. I was not laughing at you beach people!

maybe... we'll meet on the high street

Happy September dear readers. It's been a while since I've done a lately post... and I do think they are my favorites to read from all of you. Makes me smile to know what everyone else has been doing, reading, thinking about...

Shall we?

reading: nothing, absolutely nothing. I have a work book club book that I should be finishing, for August book club (not a typo).  Maybe I'll finish over the long weekend.

listening: all the podcasts, yes, all of them. I went down the rabbit hole of podcasts this summer. I had to listen to Serial, which lead me to This America Life, and then well I needed more. I've been getting into The Nerdist, and Lady to Lady.

craving: apple picking. I want to pluck apples off the trees this fall, and drink apple cider.

avoiding: pumpkin spice. I am so over pumpkin spice anything - I always think I want it, but it's a very acquired taste for me.

eating: watermelon, got to get the summer fruit in while it's still around.

dreaming: of another vacation... so many places to think about going.

watching: Hart of Dixie on netflix, and totally over relating to all the characters. I am a bit sad I discovered this gem after it was it was cancelled. It also has some Friday Night Lights alums - Scott Porter and Cress Williams.  

loving: the little kitty girl. Adopting a pet has made me a better person. Molly and I are quite the team, plus she likes to eat my leftovers.