Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year and First Book of the Year!!


Happy new year everyone!  I wish all of you the best in the upcoming year, and to all book bloggers out there, many happy reading days to come!!

I was planning to get some serious reading done today, but things haven't quite worked out that way as there was the tree and decorations to take down (if I didn't, the possibility of them still being up in June would be pretty high LOL), as well as other small, menial tasks that needed to get done.  I haven't been blogging very much the past several months because life sort of got in the way, and unfortunately, blogging had to take a back seat.  I didn't make any resolutions with regards to blogging as I don't know how much things will change in the near future, but that's just life.  I would like to explore a bit more into the science fiction / fantasy world this year as I feel like I've really neglected that aspect of my reading and I miss it very much.  I always participate in reading challenges because I like them, they're fun, and they keep me focused on what I am doing. 






My first book of the year is Golden Son by Pierce Brown, hosted by Book Journey.  I have been waiting to read this for a very long time, and I promised myself I wouldn't touch it until the new year.  Red Rising was one of my favourite books last year.

Golden Son continues the stunning saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom from the overlords of a brutal elitist future built on lies. Now fully embedded among the Gold ruling class, Darrow continues his work to bring down Society from within.


What is your first book of 2015 going to be??

18 comments:

  1. What an awesome blog. I love your header and your side panels.

    ENJOY your first book of the new year!!!!

    Happy New Year!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My First Book Of The Year

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    1. Thank you very much. And I will definitely enjoy sinking into this book.

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  2. I loved Red Rising and have pre-ordered Golden Son. I can't wait to read it.

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  3. This is the first I've heard of it.

    I'm about to start a book by the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who commanded the space station for awhile.

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    1. I know the one you are talking about although the title eludes me for the moment. My kids got to hear him speak and as my son wants to be an astronaut, it was quite thrilling for him.

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  4. Yeah my "serious reading turned out to be several hours on the internet, a couple hours or reading and a nap. lol Thanks for joining in the first book of the year!

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  5. My day of reading with be tomorrow. I needed to get to work and get some things accomplished while no one was around. I've got Red Rising on my stacks. Enjoy this first book. Happy New Year.

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  6. I hope you love your first book. Here's to a great 2015!

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    1. If it's anything like Red Rising, it should be good. I agree, here's to a great 2015!!

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  7. We're taking the tree down tonight too though I think most of the decorations will stay up until Monday when the kids go back to school and I have the house to myself. Enjoy your reading and happy New Year!

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    1. Enjoy your time to yourself. In my house, that time is so rare that when it does happen, I often don't know what to do with myself. LOL

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  8. Your blog has a warm and cozy look! I hope you enjoy reading Golden Son, your first book of the year. Happy New Year, happy reading!

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  9. Wishing you a Happy New Year! May 2015 be filled with lots of happiness. :)

    My first book is going to be A Snicker of Magic. It is a MG book that I have heard amazing things about. Happy reading!
    ~Jess

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    1. I actually haven't heard of it, but I hope you enjoy it. Happy New Year!

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