Thank you to Sheila over at Book Journey for running this event again in 2015. It is so interesting to find out what other readers have chosen as that special book to begin the New Year with.
This year I have chosen Come What May by Sherryl Caulfield - the 2nd book in her Iceberg Trilogy. I loved the first one and I believe this is the best book off my shelf to pick up and read. I've linked the cover to Goodreads in case you would like to learn more about this wonderful trilogy.
In 1951, the summer of her eighteenth year, Gene embarks on a northern odyssey with her eldest brother, Jonathan. Under the northern lights they travel as part of a medical expedition to remote Cree settlements across the grand Canadian wilderness. There, she encounters people and events that will influence her life forever, including the unflappable Sonny Marlow, a young pilot not long returned from Europe where he served as part of the Allied forces in the Berlin Airlift operation.
Drawn together by love but kept apart by her fears, theirs is a tumultuous relationship that is as unpredictable as the woman Gene becomes. From the Saskatchewan prairies to the Rocky Mountains, from James Bay to Vancouver, life and love hold many surprises and trials for Gene and Sonny. Only when Gene can walk away from the devastating shadows towards the light can she and Sonny live the life that held such promise when they were young and on the edge of love.
Yes, and that is the exact spot I am in right now, reading!
*waving*
ReplyDelete*waving back* The Tasman isn't that big is it!
DeleteI love the sound and look of your book...and you look very cozy reading in that chair. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo ... can't wait to see what you think. Book 2 is just a bit different, highs and lows, lots to love and hate (I mean ... not like so much haha.) Tweet update? Cute pic too :)
ReplyDeleteA book with a Canadian setting! I've never heard of this trilogy but it sounds good. I like your reading spot too with that great painting on the wall. Enjoy your reading in 2015!
ReplyDeleteYAY for first books! Enjoy! I am about to dig into mine as well :)
ReplyDeleteThe reviews at Goodreads are great so I hope you love it. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo. Looks like a great place to read.
ReplyDeleteENJOY the book. I love the cover.
When I was ready to take my photo, I realized I had on the same sweater that I had on last year and then changed it. :) I originally had on a heavy hooded sweatshirt and changed into a red Christmas sweater. I must have been pretty cold because I always wear that sweatshirt when it is extra chilly.
Happy New Year.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
http://silversolara.blogspot.com/2015/01/first-book-of-year-2015.html
That looks like the perfect reading chair! Enjoy your day of reading! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWOnderful , Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteI am excited about this book as you've posted - my aunt was involved with Cree settlements in our Canadian province as well - sounds like a great read for 1st book :)
and liking your comfy photo - EnJoy !
This sounds like a very fun choice for First Book of the Year! Enjoy! And Happy New Year, Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteHere's my First Book of the Year!
I love how you can snuggle up with a good book in a comfy chair by wonderful light and a cool painting.
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting! There's nothing like a great series to sink into.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good series. Your reading spot looks cozy. I am setting up several challenges this year-- thanks to your inspiration. I am not doing as many as you but I found most of them through your posts. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and Happy Reading!
All the best with those challenges Martha - key is to enjoy them rather than be pressured by them.
DeleteLooks like a comfy spot to read! Love the Italy behind you! :-)
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this series or author, thanks for the intro!
Looks like a cozy reading spot! I haven't heard of this series but it sounds really interesting. I'll definitely have to look for the first book. Enjoy your reading and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteNice pick for your first book of 2015! Your reading spot looks very comfy! Thank you for stopping by my book blog and leaving me comments. :-)
ReplyDeleteKathryn, enjoy your first book of the year! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good series. Hope you had a great day of reading.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good series...will have to check it out! Happy New Year Kathryn!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a comfy chair, and starting off with the second book in a series you are enjoying sounds like an excellent plan. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteThis is a new series for me. Hope you are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteLove that mountain scene! Hope you enjoyed/enjoying it! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great book for the first book of the year. I hope you love it as much as you loved the first one! :)
ReplyDeleteMy first book of the year post is here: http://bit.ly/1D6LHfj