Annies Reading Journal

I have been keeping a book journal for several years and its a great way to remember books that I have read and what I thought about them.

Tuesday, March 28, 2006


Book: 20
Title: Bride Needs Groom
Author: Wendy Markham
Pages: 345
Rating: 4/5
Format: Mass Market Paperback - 2005 - PBS
Comments: The third book about the Chickalini brothers of Queens NY. A fun easy read.

Book: 19
Title: If You Could See Me Now

Author: Cecelia Ahern
Pages: 384
Rating: 3/5
Format: Hardcover - 2006 - Library
Comments: I ended up giving the book a 3/5 rating only because when I compared it to PS I Love You and Rosie Dunn, it just did not measure up.

Thursday, March 23, 2006


Book: 18
Title: Can of Peas
Author: Tracy DePree
Pages: 320
Rating: 5/5
Comments: The first book in a series about a small farming town in Wisconsin. I am shooting to read the next two in the coming weeks.

Wednesday, March 22, 2006


Book: 17
Title: A New Leash On Life
Author: Emily Carmichael
Pages: 419
Rating: 4/5
Comments: A fun look into the dog show circuit with a bit of romance tossed in for good measure.

Monday, March 20, 2006


Book: 16
Title: Magic Hour
Author: Kristin Hannah
Pages: 391
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Although Hannah redeemed herself from Comfort and Joy, I still miss her earlier works such as On Mystic Lake.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006


Book: 15
Title: Just Between Us
Author: Cathy Kelly
Pages: 544
Rating: 5/5
Comments: An enjoyable story about the Miller family. Rose/Hugh and the daughters Stella, Tara, and Holly. I would like to read more by this author.

Tuesday, March 07, 2006


Book: 14
Title: Family History
Author: Dani Shapiro
Pages: 288
Rating: 4/5
From: Library TPB

Wednesday, March 01, 2006


Book: 13
Title: Table For Five
Author: Susan Wiggs
Pages: 384
Rating: 5/5
From: Library HC
Comments: My second book by this author and I am impressed again. I touching story about 3 children who lose their parents in a car accident and two people that come together out of love for them to heal and become a new family.