2013: My Year in Books

It's officially New Year here in the Philippines. 

First of all, allow me to greet everyone: HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2013 had been an awesome year not just for me but for my family as well. We have been blessed with good health, stable jobs and great family and friends who are ready to drop everything to lend us a hand. 

This year, according to Goodreads, I have read 316 books this year. OMG. Too much?! I know right! I haven't noticed until I have finally completed my challenge for the year. But hey, it was an amazing accomplishment. Of course, there were books I have enjoyed, there were books I almost gave up on reading, there were books that inspired me and there were books that I wanted to read one more time (or a whole lot more if given the chance)...

Nevertheless, I look forward for more books to read and love this 2014. But first, allow me to share to you, 57 books that have ROCKED my year.

6-STARS

·         Take Care, Sara by Lindy Zart http://bit.ly/19auRBP

·         In This Moment by Autumn Doughton http://bit.ly/19zqH6c

5-STARS

1.    VAIN by Fisher Amelie http://bit.ly/18OjSs6

2.    The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst http://bit.ly/1dJGEnW

3.    Dare You To by Katie McGarry http://bit.ly/1dJGTzw

4.    Rule by Jay Crownover http://bit.ly/1bMxP9K

5.    If You Stay by Courtney Cole http://bit.ly/19atKlQ

6.    A Song for Julia by Charles Sheehan-Miles http://bit.ly/1kcAWQi

7.    The Best Man by Kristan Higgins http://bit.ly/15EUGIc

8.    Wait For You by J.Lynn http://bit.ly/J2gwuH

9.    On An Edge of Glass by Autumn Doughton http://bit.ly/1cyzMrC

10. Depths by Steph Campbell & Liz Reinhardt http://bit.ly/1dk1olP

11. True Love by Jude Deveraux http://bit.ly/1bNnGgs

12. This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer Smith http://bit.ly/JCUrnw

13. The Last Hour by Charles Sheehan-Miles http://bit.ly/1fBg8PM

14. Conquer Your Love by JC Reed http://bit.ly/1cyAjcT

15. Limits by Steph Campbell & Liz Reinhardt http://bit.ly/JCVuUE

16. Sweet Contradiction by Peggy Martinez http://bit.ly/JCWd8n

17. Barbie Girl by Heidi Acosta http://bit.ly/1kRO2A6

18. When It’s Least Expected by Heather Van Fleet http://bit.ly/1hC2omC

19. Off Course by Sawyer Bennett http://bit.ly/17j6Hik

20. When You’re Ready by JL Berg http://bit.ly/18rv3YA

21. Unteachable by Leah Raeder http://bit.ly/1buMDg4

22. Silver Heart by Victoria Green http://bit.ly/1805TOD

23. A Little Too Far by Lisa Desrochers http://bit.ly/1fZogY9

24. Temporary Bliss by BJ Harvey http://bit.ly/1d7UJfu

25. The Space in Between by Brittany C. Cherry http://bit.ly/18mVVX0

26. Incomplete by Lindy Zart http://bit.ly/16HMhle

27. Very Bad Things by Ilsa Madden-Mills http://bit.ly/16wPu43

28. After Alex Died by Dakota Madison http://bit.ly/1bikNDU

29. Heaven Sent by Hilary Storm http://bit.ly/1fWo0vX

30. Let It Be Me by Toni Aleo http://bit.ly/1aKCXgP

31. Lovely by Beth Michele http://bit.ly/1bCwlWb

32. Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover http://bit.ly/1hSZLwP

33. Only For You by Genna Rulon http://bit.ly/19H46lN

34. Beat of the Heart by Katie Ashley http://bit.ly/19jWRzt

35. Meant For Her by Raine Thomas http://bit.ly/1dlA9Zo

36. Before We Fall by Courtney Cole http://bit.ly/1bGbNLR

37. Elect by Rachel Van Dyken http://bit.ly/ICHwRI

38. The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins http://bit.ly/1hE03u5

39. Let Love Heal by Melissa Collins http://bit.ly/1b5F4xj

40. Smitten by Lacey Weatherford http://bit.ly/1aLbmPZ

41. Mine by Katy Evans http://bit.ly/1dcR3sy

42. Jake Undone by Penelope Ward http://bit.ly/19dx6xy

43. Real by Katy Evans http://bit.ly/1amAslA

44. Ignite by Tessa Teevan http://bit.ly/1fBghSL

45. Trust in Me by J. Lynn http://bit.ly/IM2f53

46. Break It Up by EM Tippets http://bit.ly/1iiXdeu

47. Remy by Katy Evans http://bit.ly/IblmGv

48. Keep Me Still by Caisey Quinn http://bit.ly/1c6GNDe

49. Blue Lines by Toni Aleo http://bit.ly/1c6H8Wr

50. Hold Us Close by Caisey Quinn http://bit.ly/IiWBrf

51. In Control by Crystal Serowka http://bit.ly/1i1o9Re

52. Lovely Vicious by Sara Wolf http://bit.ly/1frIw5W

53. Girl of Lies by Charles Sheehan-Miles http://bit.ly/K2cHXC

54. Make Me by Amanda Heath http://bit.ly/1fMOP4e

55. Chasing Olivia by Micalea Smeltzer http://bit.ly/1ipSN70

To the authors who have made my year soooooo much amazing - THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I will end this with one of my favorite quotes...

Have a blessed new year everyone! 

A peek inside a book maniac's brain: Hello 2012!

I couldn't say 2011 has been a great year for me and my family - but with things happening now, I am looking forward for a brighter and more prosperous 2012.

According to Goodreads, I have finished 179 books this year! Whew! What a year... now for 2012, I'm planning to finish 200 - ambitious!! But I'll try, who knows, I might pull it off. 

New Year's Resolution? I dunno, I haven't made one last year, and I don't think a resolution of mine became a reality. Got to give it another shot this year:

1. HEALTH - I need to watch what I eat, drink - and I need to sleep a lot. Sleeping less caused me my health problem. I hope I'll get well before the year ends, that means I need more rest, and follow my drug therapy meticulously. I'll try to exercise when my doctor gives me a thumbs up. 

2. MONEY - SAVE! Exactly what I need this year is to save for travels and books and future.

3. CAREER- Do well on an interview and finally land myself a NURSING-related job. After all, I am a nurse, although I do love writing, I'll find a way to insert my writing career while saving humanity

4. LOVE - steady, unhurried phase.  Que Sera Sera

5. FAMILY - Help my father to get well, have him memorized his drug therapy (because I have my own therapy to worry about), not to transmit any stupid microorganism to my sissy (who is in a panic mode), healthy bodies to mom and baby brother. 

What books am I dying to read early this year:

Not necessarily in this order - but I'd love to read them as soon as they are out.

I hope you will have the grandest year as well. Happy New Year Everyone!

ChuCha™