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Friday, January 1, 2016

First Book of the Year! 2016

Sheila at Book Journey has been a blogger that I have followed for years.  She was one of the first that I followed and is part of my inspiration to start blogging.  She announced her first book of the year initiative and I wanted to join this year!  

 My first book of 2016 is The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing by Melissa Bank.  This is the book I have had on my shelves the longest, since May 2010, so it will be my first read of this year.  

 The reason I am doing this is symbolic, I want to start the year this way because I want to do more of this this year - reading off my shelf that has gotten a little ridiculous!

So as much as I love to read the latest and greatest, I want to read what has been sitting on my shelves and what I know I have been wanting to read for years!
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13 comments:

  1. KristinJanuary 1, 2016 at 7:57 AM

    This is the 2nd year I'm participating and both years I've picked books off my shelf...this year, my book has been sitting there for 2 years! Happy New Year Kristin!!!

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  2. MarceJanuary 1, 2016 at 3:26 PM

    Happy New Year. I want to read my shelf but I am definitely a Kindle reader now. Enjoy

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  3. Captivated ReaderJanuary 1, 2016 at 3:41 PM

    I read The Girls Guide to Fishing and Hunting and it was pretty good. Happy reading to you in 2016!!

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  4. westmetromommyJanuary 1, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    I read this one ages ago...I can't remember what it was about, but I do remember that I liked it. I hope you enjoy it!

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  5. Gigi AnnJanuary 1, 2016 at 4:26 PM

    I, too, am trying to read more of the books I've had on my TBR shelves for a few years. Therefore, I will not be joining any challenges this year. I will only be challenging myself to read more of the books I already have. Happy Reading in 2016.

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  6. DianaJanuary 1, 2016 at 4:55 PM

    I hope you enjoy it! I'm trying to read off my own shelf more this year too. Happy New Year!

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  7. Katherine PJanuary 1, 2016 at 5:21 PM

    I picked a book off my shelf as well this year for much the same reason. I'm starting to get overrun! Hope you enjoy it! I've heard of it but never read it.

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  8. Kathryn TJanuary 1, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    Seems like many readers are reaching onto their shelves this year. This sounds interesting although I take it it is not literally about hunting and fishing! Enjoy and a very happy new year.

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  9. Mary (Bookfan)January 1, 2016 at 8:59 PM

    I have the same goal of reading more of my own books this year. Good luck to us all!

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  10. Sheila (Bookjourney)January 1, 2016 at 10:46 PM

    Ahhh thanks, I did not know I inspired you to blog. That is cool. :) Enjoy the first book -another one I need to read.

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  11. ChaosIsAFriendOfMineJanuary 2, 2016 at 1:30 AM

    Great choice! I need to start trying to clear of my shelves too. Happy New Year!

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  12. DebbieJanuary 2, 2016 at 11:49 AM

    I think our TBR shelves are the hardest challenge to finish! Happy 2016 Reading to you!

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  13. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2016 at 7:09 PM

    Quite a few folks did that this year with books that have been on their shelves.

    ENJOY, and Happy New Year!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver’s Reviews
    My First Book Of The Year

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