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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

The First Book Of The Year - 2014


http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2013/12/06/first-book-of-the-year-2014/

Join Shelia from Book Journey and fellow book bloggers as we feature our first book read in 2014.

My first book of the year will be AFTER I'M GONE by Laura Lippmann.

I started it in 2013, but won't be finished with it until 2014.  Stay tuned for the review.  :)

Here I am reading AFTER I'M GONE:


 

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80 comments:

  1. Kathryn TJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Elizabeth
    Looks like a good book and love the pic. Also love your lights around your blog! Happy New Year.
    My First Book of the Year - 2014

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  2. collettakayJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    I was too chicken to take my pic! lol Here's my First Book:

    http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2014/01/first-book-of-year-2014.html

    Colletta

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  3. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    Enjoy your first book! Happy New Year!

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  4. KristinJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    I've only read one Laura Lippman book - the first of her Tess Monaghan series. Is this part of that series?

    Happy New Year!
    My First Book of the Year

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  5. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    THANKS, Kathryn.

    Happy New Year!

    I got the lights from BloggerTrix.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  6. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    LOL, colletakay.

    Happy New Year!!

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  7. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Happy New Year, Pat.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  8. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Kristin...thanks for stopping.

    Yes...Tess is a Laura Lippman character.

    This book isn't that great...Lippman is usually fabulous. I am a bit disappointed.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Sounds like a great book for the holidays. Happy reading.

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  10. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Sorry it's a bit of a disappointment. Hope your SECOND book of the year is a knockout!

    Here's mine.

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  11. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    THANKS for stopping by, Deb.

    I love your photo on your blog...how did you get them to "move?"

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  12. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    leeswammees...thanks for stopping.

    Have a great day!!

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  13. VasillyJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    I haven't read anything by Lippman before. Happy reading!

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  14. Nise' January 1, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Great choice. I enjoy Laura's books. Happy New Year.

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  15. Gigi AnnJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Looks like a interesting book to begin 2014, enjoy, and I love the pic of you reading.

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  16. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Great photo...and I loved the book. Hope you do, too. Happy New Year, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  17. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks for stopping, Laurel.

    It is a bit confusing, but I know she always writes such good books I am sure it will get better.

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  18. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    THANKS, Gigi. It was a quick photo...we were heading out. :)

    Thanks for stopping.

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  19. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Thanks for stopping, Nise.

    ENJOY your day.

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  20. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    You like to read on the couch just like me! I hope you love the book.

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  21. ShanJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    I haven't heard of this book, or author. Sorry that it's disappointing you, hopefully it picks up.
    Happy New Year!
    My First Book of 2014

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  22. Kathy MartinJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    I hope you enjoy the book. As I have been visiting First Book posts, I have been surprised by the range of books we all read. Happy New Year and happy reading! I added my first book post to Sheila's Linky.

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  23. HarveeJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I have that book on my list too, Elizabeth. Enjoy it!
    Harvee
    Book Dilettante
    First Book of the Year

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  24. Mary (Bookfan)January 1, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Hope you love(d) it! Happy New Year!

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  25. Heidi’sbooksJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    It's nice to see all the pictures of everyone reading their first books of the year!

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  26. Erin @ Quixotic MagpieJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Enjoy your reading! Your photo is cute!

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  27. KristenJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Love the pic and haven't read any of her books, but they sound good!

    My First Book

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  28. The Brunette LibrarianJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    Happy 2014 - may it be filled with fantastic reads!!

    The Brunette Librarian's 1st book of 2014

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    Your picture looks fantastic. Wishing you all the very best for 2014 and a big thank you for being such a supportive blogger!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    I tried one Lippman novel, but I don't think I finished it. Enjoy your read!

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  31. MarceJanuary 1, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    She is one of the authors I continue to say I must read, ugggh, I need to do that.

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  32. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    You can't go wrong with Laura Lippman! Enjoy!

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  33. Sharon Galligar ChanceJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I usually like Laura Lippman's books - hope it gets better for you! Happy Reading and Happy New Year!

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  34. Literate HousewifeJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    You will have to let me know what you think about this book. I've read one of her books in audio and it just didn't grab me. Maybe it was the format? Happy New Year!

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  35. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Literate Housewife...her books are usually good.

    I think you are correct, and I will put that in my review that she was trying something new, but it isn't working for me.

    It's getting good at the end, but not her usual good writing.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  36. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Vasilly...thanks for stopping.

    She writes good books.

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  37. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Thanks for stopping, Laura.

    Yep...I like reading on that comfy couch.

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  38. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Thanks for stopping, Nise.

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  39. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks for stopping by, Shan.

    Going to head to your blog.

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  40. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Kathy Martin...thanks for stopping.

    I know...there is a very wide range of genres being read.

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  41. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    I will let you know about it soon I am almost done with it.

    THANKS for stopping, Harvee.

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  42. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks for stopping, Mary.

    It isn't her usual good book, but I am getting through it. :) The ending is better, though.

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  43. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    It is fun to see everyone's photos, Heidi.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  44. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    Thanks Quioxtic. It was an on-the-way-out-of-the-house one. :)

    Thanks for stopping.

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  45. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    Thanks, Kristen.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  46. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I think 2014 will be filled with tons of wonderful reads.

    Thanks for stopping, The Brunette Librarian.

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  47. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    The same to you...you are great to have as a fellow blogger, cleopatralovesbooks.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  48. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    BookBelle...she is usually very good.

    Give another of her books a try. I'd Know you Anywhere was pretty good.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  49. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Give her a try, Marce.

    Thanks for stopping.

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  50. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Thanks for stopping, Alison.

    Happy Reading!!

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  51. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Sharon...it is getting a bit better.

    Very character-driven and one character is my favorite.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  52. Yvonne @ Fiction Books ReviewsJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Hi Elizabeth,

    I haven't read any Laura Lippman, although I am constantly seeing her name mentioned on blogs, so she must be fairly popular, I shall look forward to your review.

    I am almost done with my last book started in 2013, 'Blood Money' by Doug Richardson.

    http://www.fiction-books.biz/new-titles/blood-money-by-doug-richardson/

    I just didn't quite get the time I needed to finish it today, as we have had relatives come to visit.

    Enjoy the rest of your week and have a good start to the New Year.

    Yvonne

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  53. bermudaonionJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    I haven't read Lippman in years but I likeher writing. Happy New Year!

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  54. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    THANKS for stopping, Kathy.

    Hope you had a great holiday season.

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  55. The Writing WhispererJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Hope you enjoy your first read. Sounds really interesting! Happy New Year!

    Cynthia
    The Things You Can Read
    www.thethingsyoucanread.blogspot.com

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  56. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    THANK YOU for stopping, Cynthia.

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  57. Sheila (Bookjourney)January 1, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Thats awesome Elizabeth! I have that one coming up to read soon :)

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  58. ElizabethJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Thanks for stopping, Shelia.

    I hope you like it. THANKS for this fun post today.

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  59. YvonneJanuary 1, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    Good one! I've been wanting to read this book. Enjoy!

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  60. Brooke ShowalterJanuary 1, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    I haven't read this book, but it sounds fantastic! Enjoy. :) Thank you for stopping by my blog!

    Brooke Blogs
    http://www.brookeblogs.com

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  61. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Yvonne...thanks for stopping by.

    My review will be up soon.

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  62. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Thanks for stopping, Brooke.

    It isn't one of Laura Lippman's best but not bad.

    Review will be up soon.

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  63. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    Have a great reading year!

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  64. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    THANKS for stopping by, thechroniclesofachildrensbookwriter.

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  65. CarolJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Happy New Year!

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  66. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for stopping, Carol.

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  67. Fauziyyah ArimiJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Looks like a good reads,
    enoy your reading :-)

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  68. ElizabethJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    THANKS for stopping, Fauziyyah.

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  69. gautami tripathyJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    I am yet to read this author!

    Happy reading and have a great new year!

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  70. CrystalJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    I'm glad that it got better towards the end, but I hope that your second book of the year is a fun one. Happy New Year.

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  71. CrystalJanuary 2, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I'm glad that it got better towards the end, but I hope that your second book of the year is a fun one. Happy New Year.

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  72. Martha EskuchenJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    It's been a few years I think since I read this author. Is it a mystery? Hope you ended up liking it okay.
    May you have a blessed 2014 and much Happy Reading!

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  73. ElizabethJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    Martha...yes...the ending was great so it made up for the confusion at the beginning. :)

    THANKS for stopping.

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  74. ElizabethJanuary 3, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    THANK YOU, Crystal.

    It did get better....the ending was very good.

    THANKS for stopping.

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  75. Julie January 5, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    GREAT book to start the New Year on! :)

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  76. ElizabethJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    THANKS for stopping, Julie.

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  77. ShirleyJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Such a terrific author to begin your year with! Enjoy!

    Happy New Year!

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  78. ElizabethJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks for stopping, Shirley.

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  79. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    My first book of 2014 was Sue Monk Kidd's "The Invention of Wings."

    Thanks for linking up to the Spread the Love Linky Party - this was also pinned & tweeted!

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  80. ElizabethJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    I am reading that book now, Rebecca.

    How did you like it? I am really enjoying it.

    THANKS for stopping.

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