Sheila over at Book Journey has a personal book tradition, picking her 1st book of the year to read. She has invited all of us to join her this year, what a great collage of bloggers and first books she has up.
I have to admit that when December hits I am always considering what the 1st book of the year will be. I even don't read for 2 days if I finish another just before. I'm excited to see the choices.
After reading the amazing book Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier I knew I had to read another by her. Rebecca is my ultimate favourite book, I read it in 2012 so my expectations are not as high.
So I have chosen as my first read...........
The only hard part is that I love reading on my ereader, yes, more than books, and I actually got a new Kindle for Christmas but I also ordered this book for myself as a gift, it won over.
So what did you choose?
Oh my goodness! I LOVED this book (even more than Rebecca)!!! Just a warning that for me it started a bit slowly but definitely stick with it because the ending is so worth it :) I can't wait to hear what you think. What a great choice for the new year!
ReplyDeleteI loved My Cousin Rachel, but it has been years since I read it (and Rebecca). Time for a reread.
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What a spectacular choice of first read for the year. I haven't read this one for many years although I have re-read Rebecca. Wishing you many lovely books in 2014
ReplyDeleteNice that you got a Kindle. I love My Cousin Rachel, it's a great read. Enjoy (again).
ReplyDeleteLucky you with a new Kindle! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI want to read Rebecca so much and I never do. Maybe this will be the year...
ReplyDeleteI need to put one of her books on my list of reading in 2014. I'm reading a mystery to begin 2014. Happy Reading in 2014, and thanks for stopping by today.
ReplyDeleteI have never gotten around to reading any du Maurier--I should fix that. Happy reading, and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your first book of the year! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMy neighbor was appalled that I hadn't read Rebecca and gave me a copy for Christmas. After I finish it, I'll be sure to pick up Rachel! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your first read. Sounds really interesting!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
The Things You Can Read
www.thethingsyoucanread.blogspot.com
I've always wanted to read Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier but have never got around to it. Hope you enjoy this other one by her. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy it! I haven't chosen mine yet!
ReplyDeleteI never read anything by her, but I intend to get around to it. Enjoy your book!
ReplyDeleteI've read more on my ereader this year, but I prefer books. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI LOVED Rebecca. I need to read this one.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for sharing!!! ENJOY your book, and thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.
Happy New Year!!
Stop by my blog tomorrow for an international giveaway of Jubilee's Journey.
Elizabeth
Silver’s Reviews
My First Book of The Year
Oh, enjoy! I *still* have not read du Maurier and I want to sooo bad.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I like my Kindle better than books but I sure miss it when I'm reading a print book because I just love looking up definitions of words, even if I know what they mean, I want to know the origin and I have found myself pressing on a word in a print book, then guiltily looking around to make sure no one saw me do that! LOL
I need to read Rebecca and now I guess I'll have to add this book, too, to my list! Hope you are enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I hope it exceeds your expectations! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! It's a doozy!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
I adored Rebecca, too - but haven't read this one.
ReplyDeleteGood choice for a first book. I think I have read all of Du Maurier's books and loved them all. I want to revisit them too.
ReplyDeleteHarvee
Book Dilettante
Nice. Cool pick.
ReplyDeleteHave a great reading year! I'll have to read Rebecca.
ReplyDeleteI love the book you chose to kick off the year. I haven't read it myself but cannot think of a more appropriate choice!
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm reading the Husband's Secret already... about half way through... I have yet to read Rebecca... can't wait to hear what you think of this one!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Rebecca yet either, but know that several of my friends loved it. Enjoy your first read of the new year!
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