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Sunday, January 1, 2017

First Book of the Year 2017!

This is my first time participating in the First Book of the Year meme hosted by Shelia from Book Journey.  Join us in announcing what book you are starting with for the new year!

 Here's my book:






I plan to start the new year with a book that has been on my TBR pile for a long time, Newes from the Dead by Mary Hooper. 

I will also continue reading The Martian by Andy Weir and listening to The Winter Witch by Paula Brackston. I hope to be done with these last two books by the time Bout of Books read-a-thon begins on Monday. My focus for the read-a-thon is to knock down more books on my TBR pile. 

 So what book are you starting the new year with?
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16 comments:

  1. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2017 at 6:10 AM

    Great idea to choose one that has been sitting for a while.

    I have a lot of those!!!

    Thanks for coming by my blog, Vonnie.

    Happy New Year!!

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My First Book Of The Year

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  2. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 1, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    Good choice, to pick one that has been "languishing" on your stacks, like the girl in your blog header. LOL.

    Here's MY FIRST BOOK OF 2017

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  3. Captivated ReaderJanuary 1, 2017 at 12:26 PM

    Yay, love your post. I need to make a First Book of the Year post later today as well!!

    I also still have a few books I need to finish reading from last year. It feels so weird to have unfinished books to read from last year.

    Happy reading to you and good luck with Bout of Books 18!!

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    1. VonnieJanuary 1, 2017 at 6:25 PM

      It is weird! I wish that I can focus more so I can finish my reads. Oh well, I enjoy the speed that I am in. :)

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  4. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJanuary 1, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    Yeah...I need to tackle my bookshelf too. I saw The Martian movie twice and would watch it again it's that good, but I bet the book is better. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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    1. VonnieJanuary 1, 2017 at 6:25 PM

      I've heard many great things about the movie. I can't wait to compare it to the book!

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  5. Jen | Book DenJanuary 1, 2017 at 3:05 PM

    I loved The Martian! Happy New Year!

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  6. Kathryn TJanuary 1, 2017 at 3:53 PM

    Alway good to choose one that you have been intending to read for awhile. I loved the Martian, although I listened to the audio which I loved.

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    1. VonnieJanuary 1, 2017 at 6:26 PM

      I heard that the audio was really good. I might choose that if I decide to re-read it again.

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  7. Nise' January 1, 2017 at 7:10 PM

    The Martian made it on my favorite of 2016 list. Happy New Year.

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  8. Wall-to-wall booksJanuary 4, 2017 at 7:02 AM

    You are looking fabulous my dear!
    My first book of the year was - The Judas Game, by Ethan Cross - excellent!
    https://wall-to-wall-books.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-judas-game-ethan-cross_4.html

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  9. Christina TJanuary 7, 2017 at 5:55 AM

    I didn't realize Bout of Books was going on. Oops. Of course I haven't been reading much while I've been sick but I do like to participate in that. Good luck with the readathon!

    I have heard Newes of the Dead is fascinating. I tried reading The Martian but gave up and watched the movie instead (which I really liked). Maybe one of these days I'll pick the book back up again.

    Happy New Year!

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