My reading was way down this year (61) compared to last (93) and I just barely made my reading goal of 60 books on Goodreads.  Glancing over my list, I see that it was a mixed bag. I read a few books that I loved but I also read quite a few that I didn't really enjoy. However, if I am not enjoying a book by the third chapter, I give it up. Life is too short and there are too many books. It looks like I did not read as many gardening books as I usually do but I read more fiction than usual.  My favorite book of the year was  North Woods   by Daniel Mason which I read last winter.  It is about the generations of people that live in a specific house in the New England woods. The first two chapters were difficult to get through (the writing styles vary with each chapter) but it picks up quickly and I couldn't put it down. Here is my complete list and dates that I finished the book. I've starred my favorites.  Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering ...